IV Therapy & IV Hydration in Los Altos
More than an IV bar. Individualized IV therapy guided by naturopathic doctors.
Pacific Naturopathic provides IV nutrient therapy and IV hydration in Los Altos for people seeking a more individualized approach. Rather than simply selecting a drip from a menu, IV therapy may be considered in the context of your health history, symptoms, nutrition, relevant laboratory findings, medications or current treatment, and health goals when appropriate.
881 Fremont Avenue, Suite A2, Los Altos, CA 94024
What Is IV Therapy?
Intravenous, or IV, therapy delivers fluids and selected nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a small catheter placed in a vein. Clinicians may consider intravenous delivery when hydration support or a specific nutrient strategy is appropriate and when oral intake, digestion, timing, dose, or the patient’s clinical situation makes another route less suitable.
IV therapy is not automatically better than oral nutrition, and it is not appropriate for everyone. The value of an IV depends on the person, the ingredients, the clinical purpose, and careful screening. At Pacific Naturopathic, the goal is not to promote a fashionable drip menu; it is to determine whether IV care makes sense within a thoughtful, whole-person plan.
Why Pacific Naturopathic Is Different
Pacific Naturopathic is an integrative naturopathic medical practice—not simply a retail IV lounge. That setting allows IV therapy to be considered alongside the broader factors that shape health and response to treatment.
Individualized care
Recommendations can reflect your history, symptoms, nutrition, goals, and relevant findings instead of a one-size-fits-all menu.
Clinical context
Medications, current treatment, laboratory information, and safety considerations can be reviewed when appropriate.
Whole-person perspective
IV therapy may stand alone or be integrated with broader naturopathic care, depending on your needs. A full naturopathic workup is not implied for every IV inquiry.
Established local practice
Pacific Naturopathic has served the San Francisco Peninsula since 1993 from its current clinic in Los Altos.
IV Therapies Available
Current Pacific Naturopathic materials describe IV hydration and nutrient infusion care, including electrolyte, vitamin, mineral, and essential-fluid support. The practice also identifies high-dose IV vitamin C as an option in clinically appropriate circumstances, including individualized adjunctive cancer support.
IV hydration and nutrient therapy
Fluids and selected nutrients may be considered for hydration, nutrient support, recovery, or broader clinical goals after appropriate review.
IV vitamin C
Vitamin C infusions, including high-dose IV vitamin C when clinically appropriate, require individualized screening and should not be viewed as a stand-alone cancer treatment or cure.
Individualized formulations
The ingredients and schedule depend on the person and clinical situation. Please call to confirm the current availability of specific formulations.
Looking for a Myers Cocktail, Myers-type nutrient IV, or glutathione IV? These are common patient questions, but current availability can change. Call (650) 961-1660 so the clinic can confirm available options and discuss the appropriate next step. No ingredients, doses, or pricing are assumed on this page.
For related whole-person care, explore our naturopathic services and adjunctive cancer support.
Which IV Is Right for Me?
You should not have to diagnose yourself from a menu of branded drip names. The appropriate IV—if any—depends on your goals, health history, current symptoms, medications and treatment, relevant laboratory information, and how you respond over time.
Some people contact us with a straightforward hydration question. Others are navigating fatigue, nutrient concerns, recovery, or chronic and complex health issues. The first step is to clarify what you are hoping to address and whether IV therapy is a sensible and safe option. When another approach is more appropriate, good clinical judgment includes saying so.
Common Reasons People Ask About IV Therapy
Hydration
People may ask about IV fluids when hydration is difficult to maintain or when timely fluid support is being considered.
Fatigue and low energy
Fatigue has many possible causes. An individualized assessment helps avoid assuming that a single nutrient or infusion is the answer.
Nutrient concerns
IV nutrient therapy may be discussed when nutrition, absorption, intake, or laboratory findings raise a clinically relevant question.
Recovery and wellness support
Patients sometimes ask about IV care during recovery or as part of a broader wellness plan. Recommendations depend on the situation.
Chronic and complex concerns
For people with longer-term health issues, IV therapy may be one supportive tool within a more comprehensive plan rather than a stand-alone solution.
Adjunctive cancer support
Some patients discuss IV therapy alongside conventional oncology care. Coordination, screening, and medically responsible expectations are essential; adjunctive care is not a cancer cure.
What Happens at an IV Appointment?
Start with your goals
Tell the clinic what brings you in, your relevant health history, and the care or treatment you are currently receiving.
Review fit and safety
A clinician determines what screening is appropriate and whether IV therapy is suitable for your situation.
Individualize the plan
If IV therapy is appropriate, the formulation and schedule are selected for the individual rather than pulled from a universal menu.
Receive and reassess
Your care team can explain what to expect, monitor the infusion, and reassess future use based on the clinical plan and your response.
Appointment length, preparation, and whether a separate consultation is needed can vary by therapy and patient. Call the clinic for instructions specific to your visit.
Safety and Screening Matter
IV therapy is a medical service and is not automatically appropriate for everyone. Health conditions, kidney or heart concerns, medications, allergies, current cancer treatment, fluid balance, vein access, and other factors may affect whether an infusion is appropriate and how it should be delivered.
Tell the clinic about your diagnoses, prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, supplements, allergies, pregnancy status, and other medical treatment. Never stop or change prescribed care based on information on this page. When coordination with another treating clinician is appropriate, the Pacific Naturopathic team can discuss the safest next step with you.
Meet the Naturopathic Doctors
Dr. Brian Cox, ND
Provides naturopathic and integrative care at Pacific Naturopathic in Los Altos.
Dr. Krystal Shelmire, ND
Provides individualized naturopathic care within the Pacific Naturopathic practice.
The care team’s broader medical perspective is part of what distinguishes Pacific Naturopathic from a retail drip-menu experience.
IV Therapy Frequently Asked Questions
How long does IV therapy take?
Timing varies with the formulation, dose, clinical plan, and individual response. The clinic can confirm the expected time when your appointment is scheduled.
How should I prepare?
Follow any instructions provided by the clinic. Bring an accurate list of medications and supplements, and share relevant diagnoses, allergies, and current treatment. Ask before your visit if you have fluid restrictions or other medical concerns.
Can I eat beforehand?
Preparation may differ by person and therapy. Call for instructions rather than assuming you should fast; do not skip food or prescribed medication unless a qualified clinician specifically tells you to do so.
Can I work or read during an infusion?
Many people ask whether they can read, use a laptop, or relax during an infusion. Practical details depend on the therapy and clinic setup, so ask when scheduling.
How frequently might IV therapy be used?
There is no universal schedule. Frequency depends on the reason for care, the selected therapy, safety considerations, and your response.
Do I need to become a full naturopathic patient first?
Clinic requirements may vary with the therapy and your health situation. A full naturopathic workup is not implied for every inquiry; call the clinic to learn what is required for the IV you are considering.
How do I know which IV is appropriate?
Start with your goals and relevant medical information, then let the care team assess fit and safety. Pacific Naturopathic does not expect patients to self-diagnose from a list of fashionable drip names.
Is IV therapy appropriate with other medical treatment?
Sometimes, but compatibility depends on your diagnoses, medications, and treatment plan. Tell the clinic about all current care and do not replace or alter prescribed treatment without guidance from your treating clinician.
Do you offer IV vitamin C?
Pacific Naturopathic’s current materials identify vitamin C infusions, including high-dose IV vitamin C when clinically appropriate. Screening is required, and adjunctive use is not a cancer cure or substitute for oncology care.
Do you offer Myers Cocktail IVs or glutathione?
Patients often ask about Myers-type nutrient IVs and glutathione. Please call (650) 961-1660 to confirm current availability and whether a specific option may be appropriate.
Where is Pacific Naturopathic located?
The clinic is at 881 Fremont Avenue, Suite A2, Los Altos, CA 94024.
Do you serve patients from Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino?
Yes. The Los Altos clinic is conveniently located for patients from these and other Peninsula and Bay Area communities. Pacific Naturopathic maintains one physical clinic location in Los Altos.
How do I schedule?
Use the online appointment page or call (650) 961-1660. New patients who are unsure about fit may choose the complimentary 15-minute phone consultation on the appointment page.
Looking for IV Therapy Near You?
Pacific Naturopathic provides individualized IV therapy and IV hydration at our Los Altos clinic, conveniently located for patients coming from Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and surrounding San Francisco Peninsula and Bay Area communities.
Pacific Naturopathic
881 Fremont Avenue, Suite A2
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 961-1660